These are some of the responses from the survey after our Thinking and Learning Tours.
"What ideas did you see that you would like implemented at your school?"
1.
"Finding out" activites on a rotation
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 9:26 PM
2.
The LCD TV's in each room seems like a better alternative to Data projectors. Habits of Minds and A clear school inquiry model.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 6:19 PM
3.
Consistent class displays using inquiry vocab
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 4:24 PM
4.
habits of mind
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 3:49 PM
5.
school ambassadors selected through speech process
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 2:35 PM
6.
planning by management tier which is schoolwide and then a schoolwide inquiry
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 2:10 PM
7.
School wide model for Inquiry, School wide visuals
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 12:51 PM
8.
across school use of the same thinking tools, common language across school, matrix for learning,
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 12:17 AM
9.
Finding out as a Junior Syndicate
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 10:05 PM
10.
More shared planning and integration between classes when working on Inquiry Learning.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:22 PM
11.
Teacher matrix/ different approach to inquiry with matrix added future planning as a staff for support and sharing of ideas
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:18 PM
12.
a more structured step by step process,including time frames.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:17 PM
13.
Using Matrices for Inquiry and then extend on to other areas of teacher and student development.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:16 PM
14.
A steamlined planning, More staff meetings along the way of an Inquiry Journey
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:16 PM
15.
Whole school on the same "Lingo" and planning format for inquiry
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:15 PM
16.
Each teacher taking a different workshop - juniors and seniors seperate
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:15 PM
17.
School wide labels for the steps og the inquiry process, workshops led by staff at the immersion stage of the inquiry.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:14 PM
18.
Work samples on the wall (what a good piece of writing/maths looks like)
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:13 PM
19.
School wide immersion sessions, school wide planning
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM
20.
optional timetable
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM
21.
teachers using their own strengths to teach others
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM
22.
Colour printing budget increased, working on things collaboratively.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM
23.
School logo.Class reflection Staff working together with deadlines and process.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM
24.
Whole school meetings for planning the different inquiry stages, time restraints on the different inquiry stages.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM
25.
To work more colleagually
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:06 PM
26.
Flat screen tvs in each room!
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 7:47 PM
27.
clear guidelines throughout and keeping it simple
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM
28.
continue with inquiry, use of a matrix for students and teachers & other minor changes
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 7:02 PM
29.
consostent approach throughout
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 6:40 PM
30.
More detailed school wide planning to lessen individual teacher loads,school wide planning formats
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 3:58 PM
31.
Cross school plan with syndicate interchange activities at the finding out stage
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:55 PM
32.
ICT that Brooklyn and Cowley have integrated through all learning areas.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:32 PM
33.
whole staff (or learning team) planning; 8x finding out activities; children taking more ownership of the later stages in inquiry
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:16 PM
34.
School wide planning. Progressions through the school. A more efficient behaviour management system. A concentrated effort on upskilling the children to have a sense of pride, respect and belonging in their school.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:29 PM
35.
Consistency throughout entire school not just syndicates
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:14 PM
36.
consistency
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:13 PM
37.
as above
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:09 PM
38.
Team Planning of inquiry with more structure
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:06 PM
39.
More collaborative planning and a more focused tuning in and finding out stage
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 1:05 PM
40.
An school wide inquiry approach and thinking skills order.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 12:49 PM
41.
litter free lunches
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 12:32 PM
42.
whole school planning
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:56 AM
43.
We need to discuss the ideas that we saw as a staff first before I am able to answer this question!
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 12:50 AM
44.
Would like to see Hof Mind introduced throughout school
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 12:45 AM
45.
Computer areas in the classrooms, selecting an inquiry model for the whole school and implement ation of this so it is consistent through the school
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:12 PM
46.
common understanding, terminology of inquiry model. (It is being worked on)
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:56 PM
47.
Backwards model of inquiry
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:32 PM
48.
Everyone talking the same talk in the school. Systems to make certain we have consistency at the school.
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:44 PM
49.
whole syndicate planning of appropriate enquiry units
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:24 PM
50.
Common vision, successful inquiry model, property ideas
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:14 PM
51.
team inquiry - where teachers plan together.
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:11 PM
52.
School structure ideas, School wide implementation of thinking strategies and planning
These are some of the responses from the survey after our Thinking and Learning Tours.
"What ideas did you see that you would like implemented at your school?"